You won’t miss the pie crust in these Mini Crustless Broccoli Quiche!  They’re packed with broccoli and cheddar cheese, plenty of protein, and are the perfect meal prep breakfast or brunch.  They’re easy to make and include just 4 ingredients!

Mini crustless broccoli quiche on a serving platter

I love hosting a family brunch, but I’m not one to slave over a hot griddle flipping pancakes or making bacon and eggs to order.

For me, it’s all about recipes that not only feed a crowd, but they can be made entirely in advance like blueberry baked oatmeal and french toast casserole.

And instead of flipping or scrambling a bunch of eggs, I go the easier route and prepare bacon and egg muffins or asparagus frittata.

Classic quiche florentine is also a great make ahead brunch option, but when you want to take a lighter approach, these Mini Crustless Broccoli Quiche are the perfect thing.

They’re perfectly portioned, and mini sized dishes are always more fun. 🙂

Platter of crustless mini quiche with parsley and linen alongside

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • This mini crustless quiche recipe is a healthier take on quiche with no pie crust and plenty of broccoli.
  • It’s made with just 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
  • It’s a good source of protein and makes a great meal prep breakfast or brunch.
  • This recipe is very versatile and may be customized with your favorite milk, cheese, veggie and meats.

Recipe ingredients

There are only 4 ingredients in this mini crustless broccoli quiche, and most may be customized using ingredients that you already have on hand.

Crustless broccoli quiche recipe ingredients

Ingredient notes

  • Eggs. This crustless quiche may be lightened up by using using 4 whole eggs and 4 egg whites, or 8 egg whites.
  • Broccoli. The instructions include cooking chopped broccoli florets, but you can certainly use broccoli in a microwaveable bag. Simply cook according to package instructions and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Milk. Any type of milk will work in this recipe — use whatever you have on hand!
  • Cheese. Cheddar cheese may be substituted with your favorite!

How to make this recipe

This is the easiest quiche recipe that you’ll ever make! There’s no pie crust involved, and it includes only 10 minutes of prep.

I highly recommend using silicone baking molds, because they make it much easier to remove the crustless mini quiche. A link to the ones I use is included in the recipe, but if you prefer to use a muffin pan, be sure to grease the cups generously with cooking spray!

Pro tip: Use prepped broccoli in a microwaveable bag for a timesaver! Simply cook according to package instructions and chop when cool enough to handle.

Cooked broccoli and egg mixture for crustless quiche collage
How to make crustless mini quiche collage
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
  2. Place the eggs in a large measuring cup and whisk well to combine. Add the milk, grated cheese, salt and pepper and whisk until incorporated.
  3. Generously spray (12) silicone muffin cups or muffin pan with cooking spray and divide the cooked broccoli evenly between each.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup as evenly as possible.
  5. Bake the crustless mini quiche for 13-15 minutes, or until set (it’s ok if they have a slight wobble). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from the molds and enjoy!
Mini crustless broccoli quiche on a white serving platter

FAQs

What to do with leftover broccoli?

If you have leftover broccoli from this recipe, there are so many great ways to use it. It’s great served raw with hummus or ranch dressing, and in salads like broccoli slaw salad and broccoli kale salad. Steamed or roasted broccoli also makes a great side dish, and it’s a great addition in this one pot broccoli rice casserole.

Is a frittata the same as a crustless quiche?

Frittata and crustless quiche are very similar. Quiche is typically on the richer side with whole milk or cream and lots of cheese, but both contain savory ingredients such as veggies, cheese and meats. Frittata are normally cooked on the stove top just until the bottom is set, then baked in the oven, while crustless quiche is just baked.

Why is my crustless quiche watery?

Crustless mini quiche will become watery if too much milk is added, or if there is excess moisture from spinach or other vegetables.

What do you serve with quiche?

Quiche is wonderful served with a green salad, fruit salad, toast, muffins or pancakes or waffles.

Can you make quiche ahead of time and then reheat?

These crustless broccoli quiche are a great make ahead breakfast or brunch option. They keep for up to 5 days and may be reheated in the microwave just before serving.

Recipe notes

  • Pro tip: Use prepped broccoli in a microwaveable bag for a timesaver! Simply cook according to package instructions and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Mini crustless broccoli quiche are great for meal prep breakfast and brunch.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air tight container.
  • This recipe may be lightened up by using skim milk and low fat cheese.
  • Customize this recipe with your favorite cooked vegetables, greens and meats such as ham, bacon or sausage.
Crustless mini quiche on a platter with parsley

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Mini crustless broccoli quiche on a serving platter

Mini Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Mini Crustless Broccoli Quiche is a healthier spin on quiche with plenty of broccoli, cheddar cheese and no pie crust! This is the perfect meal prep breakfast or brunch and they come together in minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite sized pieces (or 1 cup cooked broccoli)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk your favorite
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese or your favorite
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups broccoli florets
  • Place the eggs in a large measuring cup and whisk well to combine. Add the milk, grated cheese, salt and pepper and whisk until incorporated.
    8 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    Cooked broccoli and egg mixture for crustless quiche collage
  • Generously spray (12) silicone muffin cups or muffin pan with cooking spray and divide the cooked broccoli evenly between each.
  • Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup as evenly as possible.
  • Bake the crustless mini quiche for 13-15 minutes, or until set (it's ok if they have a slight wobble). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from the molds and enjoy!
    How to make crustless mini quiche collage

Notes

  • Pro tip: Use prepped broccoli in a microwaveable bag for a timesaver! Simply cook according to package instructions and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Mini crustless broccoli quiche are great for meal prep breakfast and brunch.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air tight container.
  • This recipe may be lightened up by using skim milk and low fat cheese.
  • Customize this recipe with your favorite cooked vegetables, greens and meats such as ham, bacon or sausage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crustless mini quiche, Calories: 88kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 130mg, Sodium: 183mg, Potassium: 113mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 338IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 71mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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